Opus Winterguard

04/12/2026

“Tea at Six” — A Reflection

In a curious corner of Wonderland, time no longer moves forward.

Six o’clock struck…
and struck again.
And again.

And somewhere along the way—
we lived inside that moment.

The Mad Hatter waited at a table where the tea stayed warm, the laughter echoed, and one chair remained forever empty.

What began as a story about madness
became something much more real.

It became about waiting.
About loss.
About the quiet ache of holding space for someone who never arrives.

But over the course of this season,
we discovered something deeper.
We were never just telling a story about being trapped in time—

We were living in moments we didn’t realize we would miss.

Inspired by the emotional quote:
Do we ever truly understand the beauty of our lives while we are living them?

And now, at the end…
we might finally have our answer.

Because the rehearsals we rushed through—
we would give anything to do again.

The laughter that filled the room—
now echoes a little softer.

The people sitting beside us—
won’t always be there in the same way.

This season,
this cast,
this version of Opus—
will become the empty chair.

And that is what makes it matter.

“Tea at Six” was never just about the one who didn’t arrive.

It was about the ones who did.
The ones who showed up.
Who stayed.
Who grew.
Who struggled.
Who chose, again and again, to sit at the table together.

Because while the Hatter is trapped in six o’clock—
we were given something better.

We were given time.
Time to create.
Time to fail.
Time to connect.
Time to become something more than we were before.
And now…
time moves forward.

So as we close this chapter,
we don’t just remember the empty chair—
we remember the table that was full.
And we carry with us the lesson this story gave:

Love louder.
Stay longer.
Be present.

Because one day,
this moment—
becomes the one you wish you could return to.

Thank you for sitting at the table with us.
🫖


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02/28/2026

“Tea at Six”

In a curious corner of Wonderland, time no longer moves forward.
Six o’clock strikes…
and strikes again.
And again.

The Mad Hatter waits at a table where the tea is warm, the laughter echoes, and one chair remains forever empty.

Long ago, he quarreled with Time itself — and in doing so, became trapped in a single unfinished moment. A moment suspended between hope and heartbreak. A moment before someone important could arrive.

But this story is not only about madness.
It is about waiting.
It is about loss.
It is about the ache of holding space for someone who may never walk through the door.
And more than anything — it is about realizing the value of the moment you are in before it becomes a memory.

Opus askes a quiet but urgent question:
Do we ever truly understand the beauty of our lives while we are living them?

In a world that rushes forward, we often miss the sacredness of the ordinary —
the people sitting beside us,
the laughter we think will always be there,
the conversations we assume we’ll have tomorrow.
But tomorrow is never promised.

“Tea at Six” invites you to sit at the table with us.
To feel the weight of an empty chair.

To remember someone you miss.
To reflect on the moments you wish you had held onto a little longer.
And then —
to look around at who is still here.
Because while the Hatter may be trapped in time, we are not.

We are given this minute.
This breath.
This performance.
This chance.
May this show remind you to love loudly,
to forgive quickly,
to linger a little longer at your own table —
and to realize, even just for a moment,
that the life you are living right now
is extraordinary.

Join Opus Independent as we pour another cup,
set the table once more,
and ask the question we all carry in our hearts:
Who are we waiting for…
and what are we missing while we wait?

02/08/2026

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Opus Winterguard is proud to announce our 2026 program, “Tea at Six.”

In a curious corner of Wonderland, where time moves to its own rhythm, a tea party unfolds—full of color, chaos, and charm. But one chair remains empty.

An invitation was sent long ago.
A guest was expected.
And yet… they never arrived.

Trapped in an endless loop with time itself, the Mad Hatter is left questioning what was lost, what was missed, and what might have been. Tea at Six explores longing, memory, and the quiet ache of waiting for something that never comes.

This is where our story begins.

Floor & Flag:
Artwork: Sara Solomonson
Costumes: ByronValentine

We can’t wait to share this journey with you throughout the 2026 season. 💜✨☕

01/29/2026

We been cooking up something we are very excited to show you! FloMarching WGI Sport of the Arts

Keep an eye on these color guard movers and shakers that are competing throughout the 2026 Winter Guard International season

08/26/2025

Only 6 days away!
Get a head start on Auditions and extra one on one help!

Register now at
Opuswinterguard.org

05/09/2025

We’re SO excited to kick off our Summer Clinics!
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Join us for classes in:

Dance 💃

Rifle 🪖

Sabre ⚔️

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With levels for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced – there’s something for everyone!

We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s make this summer one to remember!

01/18/2025

Friday night movement completed!

10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM Opus Winterguard

10/21/2024

Opus is doing a Krispy Kreme BOGO card fundraiser!
Each card is 25 dollars, and a portion of which goes towards a cast members dues! These are great stocking stuffers or great for the office break room! That's 120 free doughnuts!

Reach out to an Opus cast member or message us here about how you can purchase a card for yourself today! Sales end Nov 24th and will be delivered to the cast to hand out the following week!